Portugal legend and Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to end his Saudi Pro League strike and face Al-Ittihad in a high-voltage clash on Friday, according to Goal.com.
The Al-Nassr star had not featured in the club's 1-0 win over Al Riyadh on Monday, in protest of PIF's alleged lack of investment in Al Nassr and to give their arch-rivals, Al Hilal, an advantage and greater effort.
After the match, he hinted at leaving the club but continuing as a footballer, posting on his Instagram, "This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all."
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday reached another milestone of playing the 1000th club match after taking part in Al Nassr's game against Al Fayha in the AFC Champions League (ACL).
Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday backed the Saudi Pro League and called it better than Ligue 1. While speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards 2023 ceremony, the Portuguese star said that the Saudi League is more "competitive than Ligue 1".